More information on cine film sizes, with particular reference to those suitable for use, can be found in Cine Gauges

Brief explanations of the main terms used in describing built-in metering systems can be found in Metering Systems

Cine Cameras - Single-8

Many enthusiasts believe that Single-8 is the best of the three 8 mm. systems. Film is available from specialist cine dealers, though processing (in Japan) can take some time. Single-8 film can be mixed with Super-8 film, but tape splices must be used.

Fujica Single 8 Z1, 9.5 mm. to 29 mm. f/1.6 manual zoom, 18 and 24 f.p.s. and single frame, auto exposure (2 x PX625 cells required) or manual setting, excellent, copy instructions. (14755) £31.50. Pictures

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Cine Cameras - Super-8

Super-8 film is available from many U.K. photographic stores.

Artificial Light Key for most Super-8 cameras, takes "type A" fiter out of use for artificial light filming. Often lost! Excellent. (22922) £2.

Beaulieu 4008 Separate Battery Container, excellent. (17300) £16.

Beaulieu 5008 S, C mount with 6 mm. to 70 mm. f/1.4 Schneider Optivaron variable power zoom lens with automatic or manual exposure, speeds 8, 18, 24, 45 f.p.s., excellent condition. Believed to be in working order but no power supply so not tested. Sold as it is. Original Beaulieu outfit case. (20555) £148.50.

Beaulieu 3008/5008 Single Frame Filming Unit, looks unused in original box with copy instructions. (6216) £32.50.

Bolex 581 Sound Macrozoom, 7.5 mm. to 60 mm. f/1.7 Bolex Macrozoom lens with macro, manual and variable speed power zoom, 18 and 36 f.p.s. and single frame, variable time lapse, back light and fade buttons, built in ND filter, microprism rangefinder, original lens cap and outfit case. (21445) £109.50.

Bolex Filter 55 mm. screw in Close Up Lens.25 metre, for Bolex Super-8 camera with non-focusing lens, mint condition in original keeper. (22811) £4.

Bolex Filter 55 mm. screw in ND4, near mint condition in original keeper. (22802) £5.

Canon Auto Zoom 814 Electronic, 7.5 mm. to 60 mm. f/1.4 macro lens with manual and power xzoom, automatic exposure or manual setting, microprism focusing, 18, 24, and 40 f.p.s. and single frame, variable shutter. This camera has not been cared for. There is some damage to the filter mount but the lens looks alright. Part of plastic trim is cracked. However everything works and the camera comes with our usual warranty. Outfit case. (20829) £98.50.

Canon Auto Zoom 1218, 7.5 mm. to 90 mm. f/1.8 two-speed power/manual zoom lens, 18 and 45 f.p.s. and single frame, auto exposure or manual setting (2 PX625 cells required), detachable orig. rectangular lens hood, Trigger Grip 5, special lens cap, orig. outfit case, copy of instruction manual, all excellent except for traces of battery leakage (but everything works) and no handle on carry case. A rare opportunity to acquire an example of this rare and unique camera. (17541) £230.

Chinon 410 Macro Super 8 Camera, 6.5 mm. to 65 mm. f/1.7 power/manual zoom lens, 18, 24, 48 f.p.s. and single frame, macro to subject 3 inches wide, built-in ND and A-D filters switchable. Automatic exposure (requires two PX625 cells), overall exposure adjustable, backlight button, requires four AA cells for power. Original lens cap, pistol grip, and wrist strap. A fine camera. (24656) £85.

Chinon 459 Power Zoom, 8.5 mm. to 38 mm. f/1.7 Chinon lens, 18 and 32 f.p.s. and single frame, reflex viewfinder (no rangefinder), automatic exposure (two PX625 cells required) or manual setting (no battery required), power zoom driven from main motor, original lens cap, wrist strap, outfit case, excellent condition. (21541) £73.

Chinon 506 SM XL, 8 mm. to 40 mm. f/1.2 macro lens, power and manual zoom, 18 and 36 f.p.s. and single frame, time lapse from 1/2 sec. to 60 sec., automatic or manual exposure setting, high quality outfit case, wrist strap, excellent condition, a nice camera. (21981) £158.

Chinon 722-P Power Zoom Camera, 11 mm. to 22 mm. reflex zoom lens (non-focusing), automatic t.t.l. metering, original case. Excellent condition. (24446) £20.

Chinon Classic 723 Power Zoom Super 8 camera, simple compact easy-to-use camera, 8.5 mm. to 25.5 mm. f/1.7 manual or power zoom lens, single speed only, artificial light filter screw, requires four AA cells to power up, automatic metering, no meter battery required, original Chinon outfit case, copy instructions. (24001) £25.

Chinon Pacific 12 SMR, 6 mm. to 72 mm. f/1.8 variable speed power zoom, macro focusing, 18, 24 and 36 f.p.s. and single frame, auto time lapse, auto exposure or manual setting, fade, lap dissolve fitted but inoperative, professional lens hood, copy of instructions. (15539) £70.

Cinemax Macro Hi-Speed C1000, 7 mm. to 70 mm. f/1.8 with macro focusing and two-speed power zoom lens, 18, 24 and 50 f.p.s. and single frame, auto exposure not working but can be set manually, otherwise all working and in very good condition, a bargain. (22169) £36.

Elmo 612 S-XL Macro, 8.5 mm. to 51 mm. f/1.2 macro lens, 220 degree shutter, two speed power zoom and manual zoom, 18 and 24 f.p.s. and single frame, self-timer, automatic or manual exposure, EE lock, fade button, with lens cap, lens hood, original Elmo outfit case, wrist strap, copy instructions, in near mint condition. A fine camera. (20913) £194.50.

Elmo C-200 C-300 Close Up Lenses nos. 1 and 2, near mint in orig. keepers. (17404) £5.

Elmo C-200 C-300 Fader Unit, excellent in orig. pouch. (17406) £28.50.

Elmo Super 110, 7 mm. to 70 mm. f/1.8 macro lens with manual or power operated zoom, 18, 24, 54 frames per second and single frame, automatic exposure or manual, pistol grip, wrist strap, original lens cap, lens hood, original outfit case, all excellent to near mint. (21209) £215.

Eumig 880 PMA, 7 mm. to 56 mm. f/1.8 two-speed power or manual zoom with XL shutter and macro to lens front, 9, 18, 24, and 45 f.p.s. and single frame, automatic time exposure, variable time lapse, automatic exposure or manual setting, backlight switch, flash socket, remote socket, excellent condition. 19758) £147.

Eumig Eumigette 2, 10 mm. to 20 mm. manual zoom lens, automatic exposure control with plus 1 stop over-ride, 18 f.p.s. and single frame, outfit case (shabby), excellent condition. (21970) £40.

Eumig Eumigette Zoom, 10 mm. to 20 mm. f/1.8 Austrogon lens, manual zoom with Servofocus, single speed and single frame, automatic exposure with one stop over-ride, outfit case, pistol grip, copy instructions, original packing and worn box, very good condition. (21964) £40. Pictures

Eumig PM Aspheric Converter, suitable for Eumig 660 and 880 PMA and similar Bolex models. Gives 4 mm. wide angle lens. Mint condition. (20872) £52.50.

Minolta XL-400, 8.5 mm. to 34 mm. f/1.2 lens, macro focusing at any focal length, rangefinder in viewfinder, power or manual zoom lens, 18 f.p.s. and single frame, infinitely variable time lapse within range, remote and flash sockets, automatic or manual exposure, always one of our favourite cameras, excellent condition in hide case. (22166) £135.

Paillard Bolex 7.5 Macrozoom, 7.5 mm. to 21 mm. f/1.9 manual zoom lens, with continuous focusing from about 6 inches to infinity, 18 f.p.s. only, an unusual and practical design, rare in working order. Cosmetically near mint but eyecup is deteriorated. Includes pistol grip. Front lens flap/power switch is a little sticky. Supplied with photocopy of instructions. (19602) £98.

Paillard Bolex 7.5 Macrozoom Ball-shaped Grip Only, 1/4 inch screw in, mint condition. (22907) £3.

Paillard Bolex Single Frame Attachment for models 150 and 155 Super, required for these cameras if single frame operation is required, near mint condition in original box, rare nowadays. (22149) £32.50

Paillard Bolex Single Frame Attachment for models 150 and 155 Super, required for these cameras if single frame operation is required, near mint condition in original box, rare nowadays. (22150) £32.50. Pictures

Paillard Bolex Bolex-Lite S2, 1000 watt movie lamp specially designed to work with Bolex 150, 155, and 160 Super cameras, when switched on, changes camera filter automatically, near mint condition. (22146) £24.50.

Sankyo Super CM 300 Cine Camera, 9 mm. to 30 mm. f/1.8 manual/power zoom lens, 18 f.p.s. and single frame, reflex viewfinder, automatic or manual exposure setting (no extra battery required), requires four AA cells for power supply. Always a durable camera giving good results. Excellent condition. Copy instructions. (24598) £35.

 

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